A kitchen renovation is one of the best ways to increase the value of your home. But a kitchen makeover is not just about long term resale – it’s about having a fabulous, functional kitchen right here and now. Unfortunately, kitchen renovations are notorious for blowing out the budget. So how can you achieve a stylish, practical kitchen without throwing money down the drain?
Read our tips and tricks from an experienced Ryde plumber who’s seen it all when it comes to kitchen renos!
Keep the layout the same
Working with the existing layout of the kitchen plumbing in your Ryde home can be an advantage, budget-wise. Altering the position of waste and water pipes is often the biggest expense in a major kitchen renovation. If the plumbing in your new dream kitchen can remain close to where the existing services are, you will save loads on materials and labour.
Sometimes, the kitchen plumbing can be extended under the kicker (the waste) or through the back of the cabinetry (the water). But keep in mind, the waste will need to have fall to meet plumbing codes and prevent possible blockages. If in doubt, get advice from a suitably experienced and qualified plumber at the design stage of your renovation.
Shop around for plumbing fixtures and taps
If you have your heart set on a gooseneck spray mixer, your dreams can be crushed when you find out the cost is in the vicinity of $1000! If you have specific design elements in mind for your new kitchen, always shop around for the best deal. Remember, however, that super cheap deals may mean poor quality fittings – and buying from a reputable plumbing store gives you a better guarantee of quality than the second-hand market. Once again, if you have a regular local plumber you trust, ask for their advice about suppliers.
If you’re moving the position of your sink or dishwasher, you’ll need a plumber to come in and reposition the plumbing fixtures for those items. If you decide you want entirely new systems, like a solar water or grey water system, a plumber can advise on what’s suitable for the style and position of your Ryde home.
Plumbers can arrange a new gas supply
You might be going from an electric oven to a gas one or vice versa as part of your renovation. Either way, you’ll need a plumber to add or remove your gas supply to ensure it’s done professionally with the highest of safety measures in place.
Plumbers will work with and around other tradies
If plumbers are involved right from the beginning of your renovation planning, they can work with or around other tradies who are coming and going from the site. New appliances can be smoothly seated within updated cabinetry, for example, and landscaping can be done after any repositioning of pipes has been carried out.
Why reliable tradies are vital for a kitchen renovation
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) reported that the average value of a kitchen renovation was $21,840 in 2017/2018, a huge investment for many. When spending this kind of money on a kitchen renovation, it’s a smart move to invest in the best tradespeople. Investing in the best tradespeople you can afford will help you avoid cost blowouts due to dodgy quoting practices and it will help you avoid below par workmanship and materials. Hiring a reliable tradie means you’ll have a kitchen that will last the next 20+ years with few problems.
Quality tradespeople will give you recommendations and answer your questions; they will not hesitate to show you prior work if you request it, they will be experienced, qualified and dedicated to quality workmanship using only quality fixtures and fittings. Avoid simply hiring a tradie for your kitchen renovations in Ryde because they are the cheapest.
Use an experienced local plumber in Ryde
When choosing the trades for your kitchen renovation, go local. A plumber who is familiar with your area understands any environmental issues, knows the best local suppliers and is across all the requirements for local council planning – saving you time and money. Hiring an experienced and local plumber can give peace of mind, too, if there are any problems or delays on your job. They are only a phone call away!
A kitchen renovation can be exciting, overwhelming – and expensive! Try these tips to help you stick to your budget when it comes to kitchen plumbing in Ryde homes. Got a question? Contact the team at Gladesville Plumbing today.
